07-05-1978 Town Board MinutesState of Minnesota The Town Board of the Town of Otsego met this 5th
County of Wright day of July, 1978. Lloyd Beaudry, Chairman, Vir-
Town of Otsego ginia Bistodeau and William Schulz Supervisors
Jerome Perrault, Clerk, Lewis Pouliot, Treasurer,
Betty Adkins, Assistant Clerk, were present. The meeting was called to
order by Chairman Lloyd Beaudry.
The minutes of the June 19, 1978 town board meeting were approved as
read. Gravel bids were received from Engel Truck Service and Lawrence
Kreger for the hauling of 4000 yds. more or less of class 5 gravel.
Lawrence Kreger submitted a bid of $2.66 per.cu.yd. and Engel Truck Service
submitted a bid of $ 3.80 per cu.yd.
Motion made by Lloyd Beaudry to accept the bid of Lawrence Kreger,
subject to a test of the quality of the gravel to be hauled, seconded by
William Schulz, passed unanimously.
Motion made by Lloyd Beaudry to vacate those parts of Eighth Street
and G. Street of the Otsego Townsite Plat lying within the property of
Donald Johnson and Beverly Johnson. Seconded by Virginia Bistodeau, pas-
sed unanimously.
Richard Kruse appeared before the Board to request permission to hold
an organizational meeting of the Clavary Baptist Church in the Town Hall.
Motion made by Virginia Bistodeau to approve holding the organizatigfal
eting in the Town Hall, but the Board would consult their attorney re-
garding holding future meetings in the Town Hall. Seconded by William,
Schulz, passed unanimously.
Walter Neisen appeared before the Board to request a new culvert in
the town road by his property. The Board approved the installation and
requested Ed Greninger to do so.
David Reemts appeared before the Board regarding his application for a
permit to build a garage and storage building to be used with the the care
servicing and used car sales now in operation. The Town Board advised him
that Mr. Fricke, Wright Co. Zoning Administrator, was opposed to the ex-
pansion of his business as he was already in violation of the Zoning
Ordinance as this was an agriculture and residential area.
Motion made by Lloyd Beaudry that they postpone decision on the matter
until they consult Mr. Fricke. Seconded by Virginia Bistodeau,,passed
unanimouslya
Motion made by Lloyd Beaudry to approve the application of Tony Rice
for an "on and off" sale license to sell non -intoxicating malt liquoQr and
a set-up license at the place of business now known as Wayne's Place.
Seconded by William Schulz, passed unanimously.
Public hearing on bituminous surfacing of roads in Walesch Estates
was continued at this time. A petition containing 23 signatures was pre-
sented to the Board in favor of the project. Another petition containing
49 signatures opposed to the project was presented to the Board. The
question was asked how the project would be assessed. The project will be
assessed on a per parcel basis regardless of size and front footage.
Motion by Virginia Bistodeau to approve the Walesch Estates project and to
have the engineer prepare plans and specification for the project necessaru
for the advertising for bids. Seconded by William Schulz, passed unanimously
A public hearing on the bituminous surfacing of Mason Av. from Wright
Co. #39 South to 83rd Street and then West on 83rd St. to Marlow Av. and
then South on Marlowe Av. to a point 500 ft. North of 80th Street, was
held at this time.
Paul Meyer, of Meyer-Rholin, said they had prepared a feasability
study on the project which calls for a 7 ton road, with a 22 ft. mat and
3 ft. shoulders, the mat to be 2 inches thick with a 12 inch base, at an
estimated cost of $130,000.00. The road is 8900 ft. in length.
The project will be assessed on a $500.00 per parcel basis to those
who would benefit from the road. On agricultural land, under the Green
Acre rule, the assessment is deferred as long as it is used for agricul-
ture purposes. One resident of the area expressed concern that blacktopping
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the area would create a greater problem with speeding than already existed.
Motion made by Lloyd Beaudry to approve the project, seconded by
Virginia Bistodeau, passed unanimously.
Motion made by Lloyd Beaudry to have Meyer-Rholinprepare plans and
specifications necessary to advertise for bids on the project. Seconded
by Virginia Bistodeau, passed unanimously.
The application of David Reemts for a building permit was again brought
up for consideration as Mr. Fricke was now present at the meeting. Mr.
Fricke stated that the business is operating illegally, on a non -conforming
basis, and as it is necessary to treat all people alike, it is difficult
to approve a permit for a garage or storage building under such conditions.
Motion made by Lloyd Beaudry that the Town Board recommend to the
County Planning Commission that Mr. Reemts be given 15 mos. to operate his
business as is, that the used car business be located elswhere at the end
of 15 mos., that the cars on the premises for service or repair be limited
to not more than 5 card be parked outside of buildings at one time after
the used car business is located elsewhere, that no more than 20 cars be
on the premises at one time exclusive of those owned by Mr. Reemts or his
family for their personal use. Seconded by Virginia Bistodeau, passed
unanimously.
Motion by Lloyd Beaudry. that William Schulz contact Blaine All Pets
regarding providing dog-catcher services for the township. Seconded by
Virginia Bistodeau, passed unanimously.
Proceeding as a board of audit, the Town Board audited and allowed
verified accounts Nos. 80 to 104 inclusive.
Motion by Virginia Bistodeau that the Board have a new screen door
installed on the Town Hall, seconded by William Schulz, passed unanimously.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
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